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Editorial: An express train from the Loop to O’Hare International Airport in 15 minutes? We’re on board
A new express train offering 15-minute journey times from O'Hare to downtown is in the works. We support Chicago getting the first such railway in the United States.

Editorial: President Donald Trump’s treatment of Canada is shameful
Donald Trump's needless antagonism of Canada rises to new levels.

Editorial: The Sears Sunken Garden gets new life on Chicago’s West Side
Here’s hoping the rest of Chicago does what it takes to raise up the West Side’s sunken treasure.

Editorial: For tens of thousands in northwest Indiana, power outages mean much of August has been hell
Some in northwest Indiana have been without power for two weeks. That's not OK.

Editorial: Enough with ‘Sexy Alexi,’ Quigley at Burger King and Maria Pappas’ tongue
It's silly season in the Chicago mayoral campaign

Editorial: An ethics watchdog, such as our state’s legislative inspector general, should know when to say ‘no comment’
Michael McCuskey has been talking too much.

Editorial: Can Quad Cities recover from the beefy body blow of losing Tyson Foods?
State must help struggling Quad Cities after shock loss of 2,500 jobs.

Editorial: The Illinois GOP just got a chance to hit reset. Take it, beleaguered Republicans!
Bear down, Illinois Republicans. Start fresh.

Editorial: After honeymooners crash in a helicopter, tourist choppers give us pause
This week, it feels like private travel in a tourist helicopter seems to come with real risks.

Editorial: Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy puts his federal money in the right place — popular and practical Midwestern trains
"Instead of wasting billions of dollars on a train to nowhere," Duffy said, "we are fixing thousands of grade crossings – saving lives and improving communities across America." Good.
